Born in the Castle of Xavier near Sanguesa, in Navarre, on April 7, 1506. Francis Xavier, a Basque nobleman, left his home at the age of 19 to study at the University of Paris. There he met Saint ...

There are also those who turn to spirituality, praying prayers like the powerful plea to St. Francis of Assisi, especially dedicated to sick animals. If you're going through this situation and wish to ...

Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of January is for the right to an education. “Today we’re experiencing an ‘educational catastrophe,’ the Holy Father said in a video released ...

The pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network has released the Holy ... For our relationship with all of creation Let us pray that, inspired by St. Francis, we might experience our interdependence with ...

Along with St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, Ricken has chosen the ... They will be open on a regular basis for prayer "and the receipt of certain indulgences and graces." ...

James Henry has been waiting to finish re-slating the roof of St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral, using slate sourced from the ...